The Staff Of Life is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ticknall, United Kingdom, hosting 80 standing.

The Staff Of Life

TicknallEngland, United Kingdom

The Staff Of Life is a historic inn in the Derbyshire village of Ticknall, pairing a function room for indoor receptions with gardens and an on-site bar.

Guests
80 standing
Rooms
8 rooms
Getting there
EMAabout 17 min by car

About the venue

The Staff Of Life is a historic inn in the Derbyshire village of Ticknall, pairing a function room for indoor receptions with gardens and an on-site bar.

The function room holds up to 80 standing guests, with catering handled in-house, while eight bedrooms, including Double, Superior Double and Single Rooms with Shower, accommodate your closest guests overnight.

Parking is available on site and the venue is accessible, with children and pets both welcome.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is roughly a 17-minute transfer away, which keeps travel simple for guests arriving from further afield.

  • Function room with capacity for 80 standing guests
  • 8 bedrooms on site: Double, Superior Double and Single Room with Shower
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar
  • Historic building with gardens and indoor reception space

Short answers

How many guests does The Staff Of Life hold?
The Staff Of Life holds 80 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Staff Of Life?
Yes. 8 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Staff Of Life?
Fly into EMA, about 17 min by car.
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Capacity

Standing reception
80 guests

Staying over

Rooms
8 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
EMA, 17 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
01332 862479
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Reviews of The Staff Of Life

“Absolutely loved this beautiful property set in a quiet village location so close to lots of local family friendly destinations including National Trusts and local walks.”

Tracey HirstRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 543 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the function room hold?
The function room accommodates up to 80 standing guests and is set up for meetings and banquets.
Can our guests stay overnight at the venue?
Yes. There are 8 bedrooms, including Double Rooms and Superior Double Rooms for two guests, and Single Rooms with Shower for one.
Do you handle the catering?
Yes, catering is provided in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Are children and pets allowed?
Both children and pets are welcome at the venue.
Who do we contact about booking a wedding?
Speak with Nathan Brown, the landlord, by calling +44 1332 862479 or emailing reservations@thestaffoflife.co.uk.

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